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WordsWork?blur=25

The refreshed identity reflects on agency's evolution and the changing landscape of communications, where influence is built through credibility, community, and culture as much as visibility

e4m Staff Jul 3, 2026 2:26 PM

Avinash Kaul on the Hidden Value of Unrecognized Employees?blur=25

Avinash Kaul, Co-Author of ‘The Next Mountain’, and former CEO of Network18, has put up a LinkedIn post on the professionals who quietly drive outcomes, shoulder accountability & hold teams together

e4m Staff Jul 3, 2026 1:34 PM

Gandharv Sachdeva Steps Down as Country Head of Hybrid AdTech India?blur=25

Gandharv played a key role in strengthening Hybrid's presence in the Indian digital advertising ecosystem

e4m Desk Jul 3, 2026 1:12 PM

S4M 40 Under 40 Winners to Be Announced on July 28, 2026?blur=25

This is the fourth edition of the event; a jury met on March 14 to select the winners

e4m Staff Jul 3, 2026 10:52 AM

Tarun Nandwani Takes Over as Newgen Software CEO for 18 Months?blur=25

Tarun Nandwani currently serves as Chief Operating Officer at Newgen Software

e4m Staff Jul 3, 2026 9:00 AM

FMCG Sector Monitors El Niño Impact Amid Festive Season Optimism?blur=25

A weak monsoon could squeeze rural incomes, raise food inflation and slow consumption in price-sensitive markets. But marketers say the impact may not be uniform

Kanchan Srivastava Jul 3, 2026 8:45 AM

Zee Transforms FIFA Rights into Subscription Success, Says Ajit Varghese?blur=25

In a LinkedIn post, Ajit Varghese, Partner and CEO, Madison World, has shared his views on Zee's acquisition of the FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcast rights

e4m Staff Jul 2, 2026 7:20 PM

Dan Pantumsinchai Expands Role as MD for Gaming & Entertainment at Dentsu?blur=25

In this expanded role, Dan Pantumsinchai will work with the teams & clients across APAC to bring together gaming and entertainment capabilities to drive growth and connect culture to commerce.

e4m Desk Jul 2, 2026 6:25 PM

AI Revolutionizes Brand Awareness: The New Marketing Landscape?blur=25

Guest Column: Arpit Srivastava, Associate Director, Xiaomi India, decodes how awareness leads to consideration, consideration led to a click, and so on

Arpit Srivastava Jul 2, 2026 3:27 PM

IPMA Extends Partnership with Rite KnowledgeLabs for Digital Campaign?blur=25

The renewal follows another year of strong digital engagement for the campaign, which has surpassed one million YouTube video views, generated over 8,200 hours of watch time

e4m Staff Jul 2, 2026 11:28 AM

Abhishek Joshi Takes Helm as CEO of KLAY for Early Childhood Growth?blur=25

Joshi has held senior leadership roles at Licious, Jubilant FoodWorks HUL and GCMMF

e4m Staff Jul 2, 2026 10:37 AM

The evolution of strategic silence strategy?blur=25

Has strategic silence become a reputational risk? Industry leaders weigh in on its impact, future challenges, common misconceptions and where communicators should draw the line

Ritika Upmanyu Jul 2, 2026 10:00 AM

brand ambassador?blur=25

Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, writes on how India’s brand endorsements are shifting from star power to strategic fit, credibility and relevance

Ganapathy Viswanathan Jul 2, 2026 9:41 AM

Brands Rethink Influencer Marketing Budgets Amid Rising Costs?blur=25

Marketers say that while creators are increasingly becoming part of the media mix, influencer marketing accounts for just 3-10% of the ad spends

Shalinee Mishra Jul 2, 2026 9:40 AM

Abhimanyu Khanna Takes Charge as Head of Rights Acquisition at JioHotstar?blur=25

Khanna's earlier role at JioHotstar was as Senior Director Premium Sports

e4m Desk Jul 2, 2026 9:27 AM

Cannes Lions 2026: Creative Revolution Focuses on Real-World Impact?blur=25

From business-first ideas to creator equity and a growing appetite for AI-era humanity, has Cannes Lions 2026 charted advertising's next chapter?

Aryendra Khan Jul 2, 2026 9:14 AM

TV channels?blur=25

Advertisers, broadcasters, agencies and investors face an unprecedented measurement vacuum; industry warns prolonged suspension could reshape media buying and TV economics

Imran Fazal Jul 2, 2026 9:06 AM

MIB Freezes BARC TV Ratings Amid Licence Renewal Process?blur=25

The move effectively renders BARC's ratings operations inactive until the ministry completes the renewal process under the new regulatory framework

Imran Fazal Jul 1, 2026 9:42 PM

BARC extends TV news TRP blackout as MIB directive stays in force?blur=25

The latest communication comes after industry executives expected news ratings to return this week following the expiry of the four-week suspension period that ended on June 28

Imran Fazal Jul 1, 2026 8:28 PM

Ketan K bharti?blur=25

Guest Column: Senior brand, growth & media leader Ketan K Bharati notes that for nearly two decades marketers have focused on discovery - how to get found, rank higher and beat competitors in search

Ketan K Bharati Jul 1, 2026 6:24 PM

Shadma Shaikh?blur=25

Shadma Shaikh is also the Co-Founder of the social impact newsroom FactorDaily

e4m Staff Jul 1, 2026 5:28 PM

Kotak Mahindra Bank | Deutsche Bank?blur=25

Approximately 1,000 Deutsche Bank employees in India are expected to join Kotak as part of this transaction

e4m Staff Jul 1, 2026 3:08 PM

Ashish Shah, Chairman & MD, Wealth First Portfolio Managers Limited?blur=25

The acquisition strengthens Wealth First’s presence in India’s largest wealth management market

e4m Staff Jul 1, 2026 2:33 PM

Maggie Mu and Laura Liang Take Leadership Roles at OMD China?blur=25

The appointments aim to accelerate growth, sharpen strategic capabilities, and expand the company's AI-enabled client offerings

e4m Desk Jul 1, 2026 1:43 PM

Marking 85 Years Since the First Legal TV Commercial Aired?blur=25

On July 1, 1941, a 10-second Bulova ad before a baseball game quietly launched the business of television advertising as we know it

Aryendra Khan Jul 1, 2026 12:28 PM

Gurpreet Singh Launches Good Practice Media to Transform Marketing?blur=25

Singh unveiled the new venture through his newsletter, Connectively, where he outlined his vision of creating a platform for thoughtful industry conversations

e4m Staff Jul 1, 2026 9:58 AM

Why Advertising Awards Are Winning Without Real Consumers?blur=25

Guest Column: Dr. Sandeep Goyal decodes the ‘democracy of advertising awards’

Sandeep Goyal Jul 1, 2026 9:42 AM

Future of Marketing: Emphasizing Attentive Reach Over Simple Metrics?blur=25

Rochelle Chhaya, President, UM & Initiative, APAC, spoke to e4m on taking over the leadership, growth in India, the focus on AI and more

Simran Sabherwal Jul 1, 2026 9:31 AM

Metro-income professionals move to Tier II & III cities?blur=25

Rather than population growth alone, marketers are tracking affluent non-metro consumers with higher purchasing power and regional preferences, reshaping media, localisation and premium positioning

Sunidhi Vijay Jul 1, 2026 9:11 AM

Cannes Lions 2026: India's Content Trap and the Quest for Impact?blur=25

As Cannes Lions 2026 closes with India's tally at a modest five Lions, the industry is asking a harder question: Has the race for constant content quietly replaced the pursuit of the big idea?

Aryendra Khan Jul 1, 2026 8:57 AM

Commerce Media Revolution: Bridging Ads and Transactions in India?blur=25

As OTT platforms, Q-comm apps, creator ecosystems collapse the distance between content and checkout, a new media category is quietly taking shape, share industry heads

Anuja Jain Jul 1, 2026 8:41 AM

Shantomoy Ray?blur=25

Guest Column: Shantomoy Ray, Founder & Director of K Factor Communications, explores whether AI content is fueling creativity or overcrowding the digital landscape

Shantomoy Ray Jul 1, 2026 8:17 AM

Komerz acquires UK-based haircare brand NOUGHTY?blur=25

The acquisition, valued at £6.4 million, comprises a combination of cash and stock and is the latest in a series of acquisitions by Komerz totalling more than £50 million

e4m Staff Jun 30, 2026 4:21 PM

Danielle Gracias on future of corporate communications?blur=25

Danielle Gracias, Deputy Vice President - PR & Corp Comm at Ageas Federal Life Insurance, explores how the comms function is redefining trust, navigating the opportunities and challenges, and more

Ritika Upmanyu Jun 30, 2026 3:05 PM

Jesse Singh Takes the Helm as CEO of Fortune Brands Innovations?blur=25

Singh has more than three decades of leadership experience across building products

e4m Staff Jun 30, 2026 2:00 PM

Harsh Deep Chhabra Ends Tenure at Godrej Consumer Products?blur=25

In a social media post, Harsh Deep Chhabra reflected on the journey of establishing a global media capability spanning India, Indonesia, Africa, Latin America and the US

e4m Staff Jun 30, 2026 1:44 PM

Premjeet Sodhi?blur=25

Premjeet Sodhi, Global Analytics Lead at WPP Media, writes attention measurement, as it currently exists, has brought new knowledge but is only a promising first draft

Premjeet Sodhi Jun 30, 2026 12:17 PM

WhatsApp Introduces Usernames for Enhanced Privacy Connections?blur=25

The Meta-owned messaging platform will now begin allowing users to reserve usernames, with the feature set to roll out globally later this year

e4m Desk Jun 30, 2026 9:26 AM

WAVES Transforms into a Creator-Centric Digital Platform?blur=25

The public broadcaster's recently updated content sourcing framework for WAVES introduces a streaming-minutes-based monetisation model and tightening of verification and compliance requirements

Imran Fazal Jun 30, 2026 8:39 AM

Chandradeep Kumar Joins Efficacy Worldwide as National Head of Media & Growth?blur=25

Kumar will spearhead Efficacy Worldwide's national media operations and growth agenda

e4m Staff Jun 29, 2026 1:39 PM

Adelise Ashdown, Global Head of Brand and Client Experience and Regional Marketing Lead, APAC, JLL,?blur=25

JLL's Adelise Ashdown says AI should drive better marketing, not just faster execution, arguing that empathy, trust and brand distinctiveness will remain the strongest competitive advantages.

Brij Pahwa Jun 29, 2026 1:21 PM

Prime Focus Limited?blur=25

The investment was made through its indirect subsidiary Double Negative Films Limited (DNFL)

e4m Staff Jun 29, 2026 9:42 AM

Shveta Singh?blur=25

Shveta Singh, Founder of Iridescent Lens & independent marketing consultant, questions whether the latest creator economy trend is genuine marketing innovation or simply direct selling in new clothes

Shveta Singh Jun 29, 2026 9:30 AM

Dr. Sandeep Goyal?blur=25

Guest Column: Dr. Sandeep Goyal explains that the rebellion against personalisation is not a rejection of technology, but a demand for boundaries

Sandeep Goyal Jun 29, 2026 9:03 AM

Data-Driven Strategies Transform Cultural Marketing in India?blur=25

Brands, particularly in the e-commerce and D2C ecosystem, are spending during the cultural windows but are measuring what comes back in terms from such intent-driven buying

Anuja Jain Jun 29, 2026 9:03 AM